8 Chapter 7

[Omniscient POV]

The room was so silent you could hear a pin drop. After Ezekiel had essentially told Sona and her peerage members to but out of church business. A declaration that extended to Rias, her peerage and anyone even remotely affiliated with them.

Taking a deep breath Soma adjusted her glasses thinking about what to say. Finally, she opened her mouth

"With all due respect Ezekiel this is Devil territory. Asking us to stay out of our way while you carry out your mission in said territory without supervision from Myself or Rias is a bit much, don't you think?

In response to her, Ezekiel stared at her before sighing In what anyone would assume was a disappointment.

"I had hoped from the decorum you and your peerage had shone and how you both asked and answered questions prior that you'd be different from other devils your age. But it seems you are the same, not a carbon copy mind you but similar traits all derived from the sins you embody." he stopped and Sona was taken aback not expecting that.

"Perhaps I should thank you for squashing that hope. After all, it may have proved detrimental in the future. And as for this being your territory, I don't appreciate being lied to Miss Sitri This territory like the authority you wield over it is borrowed from the Yokai Faction I believe and after a certain shall we say incident you're on thin ice with them as it is." Sona without noticing had been clenching her knuckles which were on the verge of turning white.

Whether Ezekiel noticed this or not he continued. " I owe you no explanation, the information I've already given you is as much of an olive branch as you will receive from me."

Sona's peerage was seething at this point. Sona herself wasn't much better off, his knuckles were white and his teeth were clenched no matter how much she attempted to hide it. But she couldn't do anything because he was right. She has no authority over him or the other church members. Therefore no right to demand anything. The information he provided was already a means of showing her some respect but she pushed it.

Just then a magic circle appears on the floor next to Ezekiel. Sona and her peerage as well as Xenovia and Irina, Ezekiel however were still relaxed. The smell of ozone followed by a potent Holy Aura filled the room and out of the magic circle appeared a white tiger easily twice the size of a normal tiger the truly unique features were its pair horns and feathered wings. Its pure white coat with black stripes crackled with holy lighting.

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~GROWL~

Upon its arrival, it starts at the devils in the room with open hostility. Its potent holy a pressing down on them to counter this several magic circles and wards appeared across the room in an attempt to suppress the creature. The tigers roared and unleashed a pulse of energy that shattered the defense Wards in the room and pushed Sona and her servants back. Sona still seated was sweated'what was this beat' she thought.

Like a saving grace a magic circle appeared in front of Sona the Sitri clan crest was visible in its center. A potent aura at Ultimate class permitted the room but was focused on the church members and the beats. The beast cloaked itself in a golden-white aura to mitigate the pressure, but it was still struggling to remain standing. The same however could be said about Irina and Xenovia. Irina was on her knees struggling to breathe while Xenovia was on one knee. Both had aura covering, Xenovia's was gold and purple and Irina's was gold and pink. A combination of their holy auras and something else. Sweet was dripping down the due foreheads as the frosty pressure threatened to snuff out their lives, and then a warm sensation passed over them allowing them to breathe and allow the beat to release its aura and relax. Ezekiel had finally released his aura, a brilliant gold with highlights of silver which for back the frosty press coming fork magic circle. The room was now split between the two clashing auras, one a dark frost blue, the other a brilliant silver and gold.

Out of the magic circle appears the assailant behind the aura black twin tail and violet eyes wearing some kind of costume. The expression on her face would seem foreign to those who know her but perfectly matched the aura she was unleashing.

"Quite the entrance Miss Leviathan. Are you perhaps looking to trade blows? If so we can take this elsewhere, considering the audience present" said Ezekiel while smirking.

Serafall looked behind her at the sister and her servants(mainly her sister 😶) before refocusing her gaze on the church members and the creatures. A fight in this enclosed space would be bad.' A fight elsewhere would be better, but she may lose sight of her sister'. "I don't think that'll be necessary priest. Is your business here concluded?" asked the Satan with narrowed eyes.

Ezekiel retracted his aura an act that Serafall mimicked. The church members as well as Sona and her servants could finally breathe, They were still tense but the pressure in the room was gone. The tension however was still there. Ezekiel got up from his seat and adjusted his glasses" Yes, we done here. Thanks for the tea." he said before turning around"Ramiel" he said and the creature turned to him and jumped from rapidly shrinking to twice the size of a kitten and lands on his shoulder and nozzles up to his neck while chuffing. Ezekiel smiles and exits the room followed by a Xenovia who scowls before leaving and Irina who sports an awkward smile while leaving.

As the door closed behind them Serafall did a complete 180"Sona-chan, did the meanie priest scare you, Don't worry you big sis is here" said Serafall while striking a pose.

Sona's face palms but is glad that her sister us hear.

"Sister what was that creature" inquired Sina while fixing her uniform.

Serafall pouts before sighing her little sister all tries to be professional."A hybrid I believe between a storm and holy tiger. Never seen one before but it bears traits of both species." said Serafall with a hint of seriousness in her tone."Both species can reach low to mid-ultimate class at adulthood and rival some dragons. A combination of both has the potential to rival dragon kings. Where he managed to find that creature I'm a bit sure but is a powerful companion to have."

Serafall's explanation gave goosebumps all around those present.

Serafall rubbed the bridge of her nose.' What she didn't mention was that in their earlier clash, both she and the priest were holding back to keep their strength at mid-ultimate class but that means that his true strength is at the very least high ultimate class, but her instincts told her he was in the leader class(Cadre, Satan, Seraph)' Serafall sighed.

The church has changed which means heaven has most likely got the act together. She'll need to discuss this with her fellow Satans The upcoming meeting will hopefully shed some light on the churches and by extension heaven's current strength.